Knife Razorfish
Cymolutes praetextatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–10 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This razorfish patrols reef flats and shallow lagoons over sandy, current swept ground scattered with rubble and weed. It feeds on small bottom invertebrates and, at the first sign of danger, knifes straight down into the sand to disappear, reaching about 20 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Cymolutes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218967.
FAQ
- How deep does the Knife Razorfish live?
- The Knife Razorfish (Cymolutes praetextatus) is typically found at 2–10 m.
- Is the Knife Razorfish dangerous to divers?
- The Knife Razorfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Knife Razorfish get?
- The Knife Razorfish grows to about 20 cm.